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  • Don't get too excited about new iPhone trade-in bonuses from Apple

    Apple apparently must not want to clear out stocks before the iPhone 16 launches too badly, as the trade-in bonuses it has started offering can be beaten easily by the carriers. The new iPhone 13 Pro As rumored, Apple did in fact increase trade-in values on older iPhones on Monday. Contrary to that report, though, you can apply the trade-in credit to any available iPhone, and not just the iPhone 15. The bonuses are very low for the most part. The maximum increase is a $30 increase on...

  • If you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it'll cost you

    Podcaster and Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge has spent $600 and "a stressful afternoon" replacing the keycaps on his new 11-inch iPad Pro's white Magic Keyboard. The new white aluminum Magic Keyboard, modded with black keys. In a post on Mastodon, Judge showed evidence of his latest DIY project. After buying two aluminum Magic Keyboards, he swapped white keycaps on the white aluminum Magic Keyboard for the ones from the black version. Judge writes and podcasts about Apple TV and...

  • Amazon slashes Apple's brand-new iPad Air 6 to $569

    The lowest online iPad Air 6 price available is courtesy of Amazon this weekend, with the new 11-inch iPad Air falling to $569.99. Save on Apple's new iPad Air 6. Units are in stock at press time at the discounted $569.99 price, which delivers $30 in savings off the standard 11-inch Wi-Fi model with 128GB of storage. Three out of the line's four colors are eligible for the sale price, with only Starlight priced at MSRP. Buy for $569.99 Those looking for additional storage capacity...

  • Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro replacing blue with rose titanium color

    TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has laid out his predictions for the color options for the iPhone 16 lineup, coming in the fall of 2024. iPhone 16 Pro could come in a rose titanium color In a post to X, Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted the colors Apple will pick for the forthcoming iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. He believes the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will keep the same color options as the existing iPhone 15 lineup, with one exception....

  • Updated and enhanced AirTag expected in 2025

    Apple is working on a new version of the popular AirTag item tracker, said to replace the current model at some point in 2025. AirTags, already a near-ubiquitous product, will get an update sometime in 2025. Apple's popular AirTag device will get a new version, code-named B589, according to a new report. The updated device is allegedly already undergoing test runs with manufacturing partners in Asia, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device originally debuted in April 2021,...

  • Mac Pro and Mac Studio refreshes may wait till 2025

    A new report claims that Apple's current schedule doesn't include updates to its Mac Pro and Mac Studio machines until the middle of 2025. Mac Studio and Mac Pro may stick with M2 chips until 2025. The Mac Studio and Mac Pro got their most recent refreshes at the 2023 WWDC, it may be a bit of a wait for the next refresh. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the two pro-level Macs will be skipped in 2024. If accurate, this would mean a two-year refresh cycle for Apple's current...

  • How to easily see what was talked about at every WWDC session since 2000

    There is an easy way to see a list of everything Apple talked about at WWDC sessions since 2000, without manually combing through Apple's pages. Here's how to do it. Dive into app & game development through new 'Apple Pathways' hub WWDC is an invaluable resource for developers. The recorded sessions provide valuable insights for developers from Apple and experts. Apple has talked about thousands of different topics since the turn of the century. There are so many, it's hard to plow...

  • Schiller fails to convince skeptical judge over Apple's App Store fees

    Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers remains unconvinced of Apple's rationale for claiming it is complying with her original order, following testimony from Apple Fellow Phil Schiller. Epic continues to belittle Apple's app store practices while mirroring them in its own store As part of the ongoing complaint from Epic Games questioning Apple's compliance with the judge's original orders, Schiller and another executive tried to explain how the company arrived at its recent 27 percent commission...

  • Tenway CGO600 Pro Electric Bike review: an great, albeit expensive, bike for a commute to the office

    If you're looking for an easy-to-ride electric bike for commuting to work or running errands, the Tenway CGO600 is hard to beat — provided you're willing to drop the cash on it.CGO600 Pro Electric Bike review — A stylish bike for city ridingThere are plenty of reasons to take up cycling. Beyond being an excellent way to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, its probably the best method of transportation for those in-between distances that are too far to walk but too close to...

  • Apple Pencil Pro is about as repairable as you think it is

    The tech mavens at iFixit has posted a new video featuring a teardown of both the 13-inch iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil Pro. It takes a sonic cutter to get into the guts of the Apple Pencil Pro. Image credit: iFixit The popular site posted a video featuring what it calls the "destruction" of the Apple Pencil Pro and the latest iPad Pro model. The video shows significant changes to the design of the iPad Pro that make it more repairable, but the new Apple Pencil Pro's design is quite the...

  • Apple to increase trade-in value of older iPhones in new promotion

    With the iPhone 16 on the horizon, Apple is reportedly taking steps to clear out stocks of the iPhone 15 family of devices. iPhones older than the 13 models will be worth more in trade-in soon. Starting on May 20th, Apple will allegedly boost the amount of credit paid for trading in older iPhones towards the purchase of any iPhone 15 model in the US and Canada. The report, from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, says the promotion will run until June 3rd. The boosted trade-in promotion may not...

  • 2023 App Store report shows rise in downloads, developers & removals

    Apple's recent App Store Transparency Report highlights substantial increases in app downloads and registered developers, along with details on the latest app removals due to government takedowns. 2023 App Store report shows rise in downloads, developers & removals Each year, Apple publishes its App Store Transparency Report, offering a comprehensive look into its operations. It provides valuable insights into user engagement, app reviews, developer activities, and other tidbits. The...